Bursa Malaysia Partners with Carbon GPT to Enhance ESG Reporting with AI
Kuala Lumpur, 25 March 2025 – In a landmark move for sustainable finance in Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia has selected Carbon GPT as an official AI-powered reporting provider for its Centralised Sustainability Intelligence (CSI) Platform. This strategic partnership will equip public listed companies (PLCs) with cutting-edge tools to streamline compliance with IFRS S1 and S2 standards—marking a major leap forward in democratizing accessible, efficient sustainability reporting.
A Game-Changer for Malaysian PLCs
The collaboration introduces Carbon GPT’s AI-Sustainability Reporting (AI-SR) solution to Bursa Malaysia’s CSI Platform, addressing critical challenges faced by businesses:
Time Savings: Reduces reporting cycles from months to weeks through AI automation.
Cost Efficiency: Cuts compliance costs by up to 70%, especially for SMEs and new listings.
Regulatory Confidence: Ensures alignment with IFRS S1/S2, TCFD, and Malaysia’s National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).
Enhanced Quality: Uses AI to identify gaps, benchmark performance, and prioritize material ESG risks.
This partnership validates our mission to make advanced sustainability tools accessible to all," said Dr. Matthew Wong, CEO of Carbon GPT. "By automating the heavy lifting of compliance, companies can focus on actual sustainability impact—not just paperwork.
Why This Matters for Malaysia’s Green Transition
National Leadership: Strengthens Malaysia’s position as an ASEAN sustainability hub, aligning with MDEC’s Global Testbed Initiative for high-impact digital solutions.
Inclusive Access: Alliance Bank will subsidize the AI-SR tool for eligible PLCs, breaking down cost barriers.
Proven Impact: Validated by 130+ PLCs already onboarded to the CSI Platform since June 2024.
Carbon GPT: Powering the Future of ESG
Born in 2023, Carbon GPT has rapidly emerged as a homegrown sustainability tech leader, combining AI with deep regulatory expertise. Its selection by Bursa Malaysia underscores:
Local Innovation: A Malaysian-developed solution for global ESG standards.
Strategic Backing: Supported by MDEC’s Malaysia Digital status and industry partnerships.
Scalable Vision: Plans to expand across ASEAN, starting with PLCs in Malaysia.
What’s Next?
With AI-SR now live on the CSI Platform, Carbon GPT and Bursa Malaysia will:
Onboard 500+ PLCs by end-2025.
Pilot SME-friendly features for mid-tier companies.
Launch industry-specific modules for sectors like energy and manufacturing.
This is just Phase 1," added Dr. Ivan Ling, Carbon GPT Co-Founder. "We’re building an ecosystem where sustainability reporting drives real business value.
To Conclude
The partnership between Bursa Malaysia and Carbon GPT marks more than just a technological milestone—it represents a fundamental shift in how businesses approach sustainability. As Carbon GPT’s AI-SR solution goes live on the CSI Platform, one thing is clear: the future of ESG isn’t just about meeting standards—it’s about harnessing technology to drive real environmental and business impact.
What’s your role in this transformation?
PLCs: Explore the CSI Platform
Business Leaders: Request a Carbon GPT Demo